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Above the Rest: Windows 2008's Terminal Services Client

One shining gem you can't ignore in the new Windows Server 2008 OS -- one which might compel you to upgrade -- is the implementation of Terminal Services.

The Poor Man's Event Log Monitor

Full-suite log monitoring tools offer gobs of info, but for those times when you just need a nibble, Vista's event log monitor delivers the goods.

Virtual Server Backup Trouble

If your Virtual Server VM backups are failing, here are a few places to look for the cause.

New Windows 2008 Exam Betas Available

Microsoft beta tests three TS-level exams until Dec. 21.

All-Knowing CMD Service Management

Not ready for PowerShell's Get-Service cmdlet? Get to know SC.exe, which can almost read your mind.

Hey VM, What's Your Hypervisor?

Querying a VM's MAC address can help you determine its host hypervisor.

Jog Your Memory with PowerShell

Try this tip if you're as forgetful as I am when trying to remember what functions reside in your profile script.

VM Placement: Does the Guest OS Matter?

Grouping VMs by OS and application on a physical host can improve memory performance.

Coming: Virtualization Validation Program From Microsoft

Microsoft hopes to have validation testing services available when its long-awaited Windows Server virtualization technology comes online next year.

OpenSSL Still Wide Open to BOF

Plus: Check Point BOF; zombies and botnets; and rootkits

Two Hotfixes for Patch Tuesday

In one of the least stress-inducing Patch Tuesdays in memory, Microsoft released just two security bulletins today, one "Critical" and one "Important."

Making Your Mouse Work in Windows Command Prompt

Love the command prompt, but hate always using keyboard shortcuts? Put that mouse to work with this tip. Plus: Keeping message unread in Outloook.

Non-Security Vista Updates Released

Microsoft announced that it plans to release today three non-security updates to Windows Vista, which will coincide with Patch Tuesday.

Building a Better Defragger

The disk defrag tool gets better with every OS, it seems. Check out some of the improvements on hand this time around.

Microsoft Server Virtualization Product Christened 'Hyper-V'

Microsoft has unveiled the official name of the server virtualization technology that will be included with Windows Server 2008 early next year: Hyper-V.

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